1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac DeVille.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Esprit. (510 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Esprit. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1996 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1996 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | DeVille | Esprit |
Year Released | 1968 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 712 Nm | 510 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2420 mm |